Occupational roles, benefits, burdens, and ways of coping with problems: A descriptive study on caregivers of dependent elderly in the context of family

The occupational role of caregiver is seen as demanding. Caregivers present higher risks of illness and loss in occupational performance. However, recent studies have shown some benefits to this role, including personal growth and social recognition. The present study aimed to identify social indica...

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Main Authors: Daniel Ferreira Dahdaha, Ana Maria Pimenta Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de São Carlos 2014-12-01
Series:Cadernos de Terapia Ocupacional
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Online Access:http://www.cadernosdeterapiaocupacional.ufscar.br/index.php/cadernos/article/view/585/557